Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z981

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Kodak Z981, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Z981 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Z981 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was manufactured 2 years after the Z981 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the Z981 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Kodak EasyShare Z981. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Kodak Z981 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Kodak Z981 has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the Z981.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Z981 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Z981.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.